GASTROENTEROLOGY

Amber Pharmacy’s Gastroenterology Center of Excellence offers personalized patient care, access to needed medications and the clinical support necessary to promote medication adherence and compliance. Each gastroenterology patient is assigned a healthcare team. This team has extensive experience in gastroenterology and provides support for the clinical, physical, financial, educational and emotional needs of patients and their caregivers.

99%

patient satisfaction

We supported over

20,000

patients in 2018

Over

300

years combined clinical experience

Amber Pharmacy is Here to Help

The challenges associated with having a gastric condition can be difficult for patients to manage. Our gastroenterology team is here to serve as your advocate. Amber Pharmacy’s enrollment and benefit coordinators will help you with your insurance coverage and will work with you to find the best way to pay for your medication. Personal care coordinators will remind you when it’s time to refill your medication so you receive the most effective treatment possible. At Amber Pharmacy, we’re always here to help.

“I really enjoy the personal connections I have with our gastroenterology patients. It warms my heart to hear them say they are feeling better than they have felt in a long time. I love to hear them say that we are making a difference in their lives!”

— Debbie Girard
Amber Pharmacy Patient Care Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions about Gastroenterology

What is gastroenterology?

Gastroenterologists treat disorders of the digestive tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. Gastroenterologists treat a variety of diseases and conditions, such as colon cancer, hepatitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and others.

What gastroenterological conditions does a specialty pharmacy treat?

What treatments are available?

Some gastroenterological conditions have no cure but there are treatments and medications to make them more manageable. Your doctor will discuss which treatment options are best for you.

How do I manage the side effects of treatment?

Depending on the medication your doctor prescribes, you may experience side effects. Medication can affect each patient differently. Amber Pharmacy works with patients to help manage any side effects that occur. It’s important to discuss any side effects that you experience with your pharmacist or doctor early.

What are safe medication injection techniques?

Depending on what your doctor prescribes, you may have to inject your medication at home. If so, your pharmacy will review injection techniques with you. Standard injection techniques include:

Clean the injection site.

Let the skin dry.

Pinch or stretch the skin (depending on your medication and injection site).

Take a deep breath to relax.

Insert the needle using a quick dart-like motion.

Inject the medication.

Wait to withdraw the needle until all of the medication is injected.

Once you withdraw the needle, gently apply pressure with a sterile swab.

Apply a Band-Aid.

Properly dispose of used needles/syringes.

Document that you took your medication.

Each medication has its own special considerations and instructions that your pharmacist will go over with you. If you have questions about your injection technique, be sure to ask your pharmacist.